NJ Bill S3451: Human Rights Reports for 2026 World Cup

LegiScan New Jersey

Published February 9th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

New Jersey Senate Bill S3451, introduced on February 9, 2026, requires certain entities, state agencies, and municipalities to submit human rights reports related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bill has progressed through committee and is currently in its second reading.

View original document View source feed page

What changed

New Jersey Senate Bill S3451 mandates that specific entities, state agencies, and municipalities must prepare and submit reports detailing human rights considerations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bill, introduced on February 9, 2026, has advanced to its second reading after being reported favorably by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee on March 23, 2026.

Entities subject to this bill will need to establish processes for monitoring and reporting on human rights issues relevant to the World Cup event within New Jersey. Compliance officers should identify which specific entities are covered by the bill's provisions and prepare for the reporting requirements, though a specific compliance deadline is not yet established as the bill is still in the legislative process. The bill's progression suggests it is likely to become law, necessitating proactive compliance planning.

What to do next

Identify specific entities, state agencies, and municipalities covered by S3451.
Develop a framework for monitoring and reporting on human rights issues related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Track the legislative progress of S3451 for final enactment and compliance deadlines.

Source document (simplified)

NJ S3451 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill 3451

NJ State Legislature page for S3451
- Summary
- Sponsors
- Texts
- Votes
- Research
- Comments
- Track

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-23 - Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Requires certain entities, State agencies, and municipalities to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tracking Information Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.

Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search.

Title

Requires certain entities, State agencies, and municipalities to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Roll Calls

2026-03-23 - Senate - Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee: Reported Favorably (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee |

Same As/Similar To

A3991 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

Subjects

2nd Reading in the Senate

New Jersey State Sources

| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3451 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3451_I1.HTM |
| Supplement | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3451_S1.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3451 |

LegiScan Search

View Top 50 Searches

State: Select area of search. Bill Number: Find an exact bill number. Full Text Search: Search bill text and data. [help ] Reset

LegiScan Info

- 2026 Schedules

- Price List

LegiScan API

- Weekly Datasets

Documentation

- Search Help

- Voter Registration

LegiScan Trends

View Top 50 National

ME LD2232 An Act to Increase County Jail Funding TN SB2326 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to property... MO HB1746 Establishes the "AI Nonsentience and Responsibility Act" NJ S2551 Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers;... MD HB1527 Complementary and Alternative Health Care - Practice Authorized (Complementary... WV SB587 Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials AZ SB1754 ADE; special education; parent complaints PA HR394 Designating March 17, 2026, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in Pennsylvania. TN HB2395 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title... LA SB256 Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (8/1/26)